adjective
Uncommon
incomparable
ihng-KOMP-ruh-buhl
Incomparable (adjective) means So good, unique, or extreme that nothing else compares to it. Example: “The view from the summit was incomparable.”
adjective
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So good, unique, or extreme that nothing else compares to it.
"The view from the summit was incomparable."
"She has an incomparable talent for storytelling."
How to use incomparable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeyond comparison — usually meaning exceptionally good.
Common pairings
incomparable beauty
an incomparable talent
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Word forms
- Plural
- incomparables
- Comparative
- more incomparable
- Superlative
- most incomparable
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Etymology
From Old French incomparable, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- ("not") + comparabilis ("comparable").
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What does “incomparable” mean?
The word “incomparable” means so good, unique, or extreme that nothing else compares to it. In plain terms, beyond comparison — usually meaning exceptionally good.
How do you pronounce “incomparable”?
“Incomparable” is pronounced ihng-KOMP-ruh-buhl (/ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “incomparable” in a sentence?
Here is “incomparable” used in a sentence: “The view from the summit was incomparable.”
What part of speech is “incomparable”?
“Incomparable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “incomparable” come from?
The word “incomparable” comes from Latin. From Old French incomparable, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- ("not") + comparabilis ("comparable").
Is “incomparable” a common word?
“Incomparable” is an uncommon word in modern English.
